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September CPI +0.1% (unrounded +0.059%) vs..>

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US DATA: September CPI +0.1% (unrounded +0.059%) vs +0.2% expected by 
both markets and analysts, with energy prices -0.5% on energy 
services (-0.8%) and gasoline (-0.2%), and food prices flat. Ex only 
energy, CPI would have still been +0.1%.  
- Core CPI +0.1% (+0.116% unrounded), vs +0.2% expected, with the large 
owners' equivalent rents category +0.2%, apparel +0.9%, medical care 
+0.2%, and new vehicles -0.1%, while lodging away from home -1.0%. There 
were no clear signs of prices increase due to tariffs.
 - The y/y rate for headline CPI fell sharply to +2.3% vs +2.7% in 
August, while the y/y rate for core CPI was an unchanged +2.2%. 
- Overall, the data suggests that inflation growth remains stable, a 
plus for the Fed's gradual approach.

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